18 July 2022 7th Fleet Destroyer conducts Freedom of Navigation Operation in South China Sea The United States upholds freedom of navigation for all nations as a principle...
20 January 2022 7th Fleet Destroyer conducts Freedom of Navigation Operation in South China Sea On Jan. 20, USS Benfold asserted navigational rights and freedoms in the vicinity of the Paracel Islands, consistent with international law. At the conclusion of the operation, USS Benfold exited the excessive claim and continued operations in the South China Sea...
08 September 2021 Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group enters South China Sea The strike group is conducting flight operations, maritime strike exercises, and coordinated tactical training between surface and air units...